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August 03, 2009

Clean your teeth with baking soda

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Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

For a refreshing change of taste that naturally whitens your teeth, brush every so often with baking soda instead of your regular prepared toothpaste. Our challenge: The next time you brush, brush with a paste made from a little bit of baking soda and water. Rinse well with water afterwards.

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    Malvern commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Baking soda works great!

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    oddgirl2102 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    it tastes so good but feels soo fresh

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    AugustP commented on this. over 2 years ago

    We did this growing up and now my dentist recommends it too.

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    jesschesh commented on this. over 2 years ago

    This is a good occasional method. But I find am even better thing for whitening is to use GlyOxide(which you can buy at the grocery/pharmacy store for $5-$10) It’s the same stuff dentists use to whiten teeth, just not as high of a concentration. First time I used it I had amazing results.

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      Malvern over 1 year ago

      I will try it, hope I can find it!

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    pinkgirl commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve also been doing this for years ,I brush as least 4 times a week with baking soda mixed with a little peroxide. Easy for me .

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    mljones06 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I fell out of the habit. This is a gentle reminder to start a few times a week again. I agree with the Hydrogen Peroxide and also gargle/rinse with white vinegar (not everyday though). It helps breakdown plaque buildup.

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    EFlo commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i have been doing this for years easy challenge

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    sheila37 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I am very particular about my teeth I brush 3 times (sometimes 4) a day along with flossing & using a whitening toothpaste and pre rinse. I use teeth whiteners every six months. I always have a good report at my clean ups at the dentists I have tried the baking soda, I do not care for the grit or taste but it works very well & I do use it now as part of my cleaning about twice a week.

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    babydest commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I do this all the time and me teeth feel so clean and fresh and it also make my teeth brighter.

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    nancyadrew commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Been using baking soda to brighten my teeth for 2-3 yrs now!! Much better than toothpaste!!

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    moon_java commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love using baking soda to brush my teeth.They feel so clean afterwards and look whiter.

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    Cynth21 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I too have done this for a few years now — ever since Arm and Hammer mentioned it on television. And, a couple times a month I add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide. The bubbling effect adds to the whiteness of my teeth, kills germs and freshens my breath.

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    Kashi54 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve used baking soda for years. Hydrogen Peroxide is good too, just don’t try it with baking soda!

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    montrose76 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    gives my mouth a clean feel, my grandmother used to do this.

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    angiet35 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have just started and already love it.I wish I had done this way earlier

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    maddy44380 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Brushing my teeth with baking soda really did get my teeth whiter. I also like to use arm and hammer toothpaste with baking soda

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    makwa1963 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I brushed my teeth with baking soda for 3 months last year and my teeth are so white and bright you gotta wear shades! :)

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    kellihuntsman commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have used baking soda for a long time. I believe it works! Makes teeth whiter.

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    drf987 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    My family has used baking soda for years! I do try to give my teeth a break and only use it 3-4x/wk-my teeth tend to get sensitive. You teeth will feel like you’ve just had them cleaned!

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    oliliak commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve done this and it makes my teeth look brighter!

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    kiptokij commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve heard of this, but never tried it.

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    DSinAZ commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Yep, I’ve brushed with baking soda since I was a teenager. That means I’ve been doing this occasionally for about 30 years! Some family and friends have tried it and find the grit to be unpleasant but I always felt that it works well and leave my teeth feeling cleaner and looking brighter.

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    quietldy48 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    having sensitivity issues, will the baking soda affect that?

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    sjdsh commented on this. over 2 years ago

    This does work,though taste not for me.I brush with baking soda occasionally.Also is a great sneaker deoderizer,just sprinkle liberally,shake out excess and wear!

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    Connilee commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I used baking soda for 24 hours and it burned my mouth, tongue,lips. I have Shojrens syndrome and have lots of problems with everything I put in my body or on it. It’s a very tiresome trial and error expedition. Right now I’m very sick from the third blood presure medication. As soon as it gets completely out of my body I get to try a new one – can’t wait!

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    tacocase commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I brushed with baking soda every day and the dentist said I was gradually wearing the enamel off—to just use baking soda occasionally. Who knew? I did not!

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    jodycake commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Really gets teeth “squeaky clean”! I like A & H toothpaste as well.

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    buddybop63 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I was told to do this growing up for whiter teeth and had forgotten how well it worked!

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    hotmama42 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve done this off and on for years. I have just started to get back in the groove again.

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    standra commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I used to do this years ago but forgot about it! Thanks for the reminder.

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    lordloveaduck commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i do this all the time didn’t think it was a challenge!LOL

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    slimmerjenn commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have just started brushing with baking soda and have noticed my teeth look whiter!

    I think it helps when people who drink coffee, tea, or like me, a diet pop every day. And so much cheaper than all those specialty toothpastes!

    Jenn@ www.slim-shoppin.com